STRONG ROOTS. GENTLE PAWS

Give today and help nurture strong roots, gentle paws,
and a future full of possibility for people living with PTSD.

Donations will be matched up to $20,000

CHIP IN TO CHANGE LIVES

PADS is excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.
Every generous donation made will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

SUPPORT THE WHITECAPS LITTER

Support the Vancouver FC Whitecaps litter by donating to help fund their
training and care during the puppies’ critical first two years.

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

OUR PROGRAMS

Service Dogs

Hearing Dogs

PTSD Service Dogs

Accredited Facility Dogs

VIP Dogs

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our supporters

PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven 

We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.

PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

pupdates

FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES

Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!

Waffle | October 2024

Waffle | October 2024

This month, Waffle had a great time working off-site while enjoying some time with his sitters! Waffle went on many field trips, and he is always a really good boy, showing off his amazing obedience! While on-site Waffle continued to work on his retrieves, button and...

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Draco II | October 2024

Draco II | October 2024

Draco II is now 4 months old and 43 lbs. His colours are coming in, especially around the ears and down the spine. His barks are beginning to have more bass in them. Not as squeaky anymore. He is no longer struggling with stairs. In fact, he is much faster than his...

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